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Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• water
• lemon
• parsley
• basil
• garlic
• roasted red pepper and garlic seasoning blend

Instructions

1. 1 Stir water, quinoa, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, basil, garlic, and seasoning blend together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let rest, covered, for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.

By MellyG

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• chicken broth
• basil pesto
• tomato
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid is completely absorbed, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Remove the saucepan from heat; stir pesto into quinoa. Fold tomato into mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

By Sarah

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• vegetable broth
• olive oil
• garlic
• broccoli
• firm tofu
• vegetable broth
• mushroom
• spinach

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup vegetable stock to a boil. Stir in the quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. 2 While quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, broccoli florets, and tofu. Stir for a minute, then cover and steam over low heat for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup vegetable broth, mushrooms, and spinach. Cover and cook over medium heat until the mushrooms are soft and spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.
3. 3 Stir the vegetable-tofu mixture into the cooked quinoa. Cover, and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

By plaidpenguin

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• broccoli
• vegetable broth
• cheddar cheese
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine broccoli, broth, and quinoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook at a simmer until the broth has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. 2 Stir Cheddar cheese into the quinoa, replace the lid, and set aside until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

By qwerty06

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• water
• coconut oil
• chicken bouillon granules
• coconut oil
• crimini mushroom
• yellow onion
• red bell pepper
• salt
• red wine
• soy sauce
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Mix water, quinoa, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, and chicken bouillon granules in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until white threads appear on the quinoa grains, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Melt 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms, onion, and red bell pepper in hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes; season with salt.
3. 3 Stir red wine and soy sauce into the vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the liquid is reduced, about 10 minutes.
4. 4 Mix quinoa and vegetables in a large serving bowl; top with Parmesan cheese.

By Claudia

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• water
• salt
• olive oil
• salt
• lemon juice
• tomato
• cucumber
• green onion
• carrot
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature; fluff with a fork.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, carrots, and parsley in a large bowl; stir in cooled quinoa.

By SYNEVA B

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• water
• kale
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• mustard
• garlic
• black pepper
• salt
• pecan
• currant
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover saucepan, and cook until water absorbed, about 12 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove cover; allow quinoa to cool completely.
2. 2 Add kale to a large mixing bowl. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, pepper, and salt together in a separate bowl until emulsified; drizzle over kale.
3. 3 Add cooled quinoa, pecans, currants, and feta cheese to dressed kale; toss to combine.

By Kicius

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• water
• red bell pepper
• kale
• coconut oil
• sweet onion
• garlic
• feta cheese
• almond
• lemon
• olive oil
• sea salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add quinoa and red bell pepper. Return water to a boil, place cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes; add kale and continue cooking until quinoa is tender, about 5 minutes more.
2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; transfer to a large bowl. Stir feta cheese, almonds, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil with the onion mixture; add quinoa mixture and stir. Season mixture with sea salt and cracked black pepper.

By Selayma

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• chicken broth
• grape tomato
• parsley
• kalamata olive
• red onion
• feta cheese
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• garlic
• lemon
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Mix tomatoes, parsley, kalamata olives, onion, feta cheese, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic into quinoa. Squeeze lemon juice over quinoa salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator, 1 to 4 hours.

By AllisonKaye

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• water
• salt
• asparagus
• feta cheese
• almond
• green onion
• parsley
• thyme
• lemon
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• honey
• garlic
• mustard
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil; add quinoa and salt, stir, cover saucepan with a lid, and reduce heat to low. Simmer mixture until quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, let quinoa rest for 5 minutes, and transfer quinoa to a bowl to cool.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until tender but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes; drain in a colander and immediately immerse asparagus in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
3. 3 Stir asparagus, feta cheese, almonds, green onions, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest into quinoa.
4. 4 Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and stir gently to combine.

By AnnInLondon

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• water
• corn
• black bean
• vegetable blend

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. 2 Place vegetable blend in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir vegetable blend into quinoa.

By eaforsythe

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• olive oil
• onion
• tomato sauce
• water
• taco seasoning mix
• black bean
• corn tortilla

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomato sauce, water, quinoa, and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover saucepan, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Add black beans and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes more. Serve quinoa-black bean filling in tortillas.

By Ruthie Higbee

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• olive oil
• onion
• taco seasoning mix
• water
• kidney bean
• tomato
• cheddar cheese
• sour cream

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; saute onion in hot oil until slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in quinoa and taco seasoning; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. 2 Pour water into quinoa mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir beans and tomatoes into quinoa mixture, cover the saucepan again with the lid, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 5 minutes more. Stir Cheddar cheese into quinoa, spoon into bowls, and top each with a dollop of sour cream.

By CHEFLINDSEY

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• jalapeno pepper
• tomato
• green chile pepper
• taco seasoning mix
• chicken broth
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir quinoa and onion in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeño pepper to quinoa mixture and cook until garlic is fragrant and slightly softened, 1 or 2 more minutes.
2. 2 Mix undrained can of diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, taco seasoning mix, and chicken broth into quinoa mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro.

By Occasional Cooker

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• butter
• chicken broth
• fire-roasted diced tomato
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• black bean
• green onion
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a pan; add quinoa and cook over medium heat until toasty, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth and tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cover and cook on low to medium-low until quinoa appears soft and translucent, and the germ ring is visible along the outside edge of the grain, about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Add black beans, green onions, and cilantro to the quinoa. Stir and heat through.

By Bernadette Kolb Munoz

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• olive oil
• jalapeno pepper
• garlic
• vegetable broth
• black bean
• tomato
• corn kernel
• kosher salt
• cilantro
• lime

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute jalapeno peppers and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. 2 Pour vegetable broth into the saucepan. Stir black beans, tomatoes, quinoa, corn, and salt into the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until the liquid is fully absorbed into the quinoa, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. 3 Fluff quinoa with a fork. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.

By LUCHAPROV

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• black bean
• corn
• red bell pepper
• green onion
• cilantro
• garlic
• olive oil
• lime
• honey
• jalapeno pepper
• mustard
• paprika

Instructions

1. 1 Stir black beans, quinoa, corn, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, and garlic together in a large bowl.
2. 2 Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, jalapeno, mustard, and paprika together in a bowl until dressing is smooth and creamy. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Garnish with cilantro.

By The Lazy Gourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• cashew
• green chile pepper
• hemp milk
• jalapeno pepper
• salt
• cilantro
• water
• romaine heart
• black bean
• red bell pepper
• red onion
• avocado

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cashews, green chile peppers, hemp milk, jalapeno pepper, and salt in a blender; process until smooth.
2. 2 Pour cashew mixture into a small bowl; stir in 1 cup cilantro.
3. 3 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. 4 Divide romaine lettuce among 4 bowls. Top with quinoa, black beans, red bell pepper, and onion. Drizzle cilantro sauce on top. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and chopped avocados.

By Mackenzie Schieck

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• water
• taco seasoning mix
• chicken breast
• butter
• avocado
• red onion
• celery
• spinach
• carrot
• red bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• cucumber
• jalapeno pepper
• salsa

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water, quinoa, and 1/2 of the taco seasoning mix to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Mix chicken and remaining taco seasoning mix together in a bowl; let sit for chicken to season, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Place chicken and quinoa in a bowl and place in freezer until cooled, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Combine avocado, red onion, celery, spinach, carrot, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and jalapeno peppers in a large bowl; add chicken-quinoa mixture and salsa and mix well.

By Deemcgee

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• pinto bean
• kidney bean
• corn
• red onion
• brown rice
• red bell pepper
• cilantro
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• chili powder
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Mix quinoa, pinto beans, kidney beans, corn, red onion, brown rice, red bell pepper, and cilantro together in a glass or plastic container with a lid.
2. 2 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with a lid and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours.
3. 3 Stir salad again before serving.

By Rita

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• chicken broth
• fire-roasted diced tomato
• corn
• onion
• cauliflower rice
• garlic
• chili powder
• cumin
• paprika
• salt
• black pepper
• chicken breast
• vegetable oil
• corn tortilla

Instructions

1. 1 Combine chicken broth, tomatoes, corn, onion, cauliflower rice, quinoa, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add chicken breast. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
2. 2 Meanwhile heat oil in a skillet over moderately high heat. Add tortilla strips and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove chicken and shred or cut into bite-sized pieces.
4. 4 Return chicken to pot to warm. Ladle into soup bowls and top with fried tortilla strips.

By Laura

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• olive oil
• jalapeno pepper
• garlic
• black bean
• fire-roasted diced tomato
• corn
• chicken broth
• red pepper flake
• chili powder
• cumin
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• avocado
• lime
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté jalapeño pepper and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. 2 Stir black beans, tomatoes, corn, quinoa, and chicken broth into the skillet. Season with pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.
3. 3 Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 20 minutes.
4. 4 Add avocado, lime juice, and cilantro; stir until combined.

By The Gruntled Gourmand

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• ground turkey
• enchilada sauce
• black bean
• tomato
• green chile
• water
• corn
• salsa
• onion
• green bell pepper
• chili powder
• garlic
• cumin
• mexican cheese blend
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
2. 2 Combine browned turkey, enchilada sauce, black beans, quinoa, diced tomatoes and chiles, water, corn, salsa, onion, green bell pepper, chili powder, garlic, and cumin in a slow cooker.
3. 3 Cook in the slow cooker on High until quinoa is tender and flavors are blended, about 4 hours. Stir in Cheddar cheese and cilantro.

By JonSnyde

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• cheddar cheese
• enchilada sauce
• black pepper
• salt
• cumin
• lime juice
• chili powder
• cilantro
• black bean
• garlic
• jalapeno pepper
• orange bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• onion
• olive oil
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, jalapeño pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 10 minutes.
4. 4 Combine black beans, pepper mixture, quinoa, cilantro, chili powder, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; transfer to a casserole dish. Pour enchilada sauce over black bean mixture; spread sauce evenly over top. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over sauce. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking until cheese is bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes more.

By S T Andersen

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• hot tomato sauce
• chicken broth
• jalapeno pepper
• red onion
• corn oil
• garlic powder
• black pepper
• salt
• chipotle powder
• cumin
• milk
• bread crumb
• cilantro
• cotija cheese
• red onion
• egg
• veal

Instructions

1. 1 Mix veal, eggs, minced red onion, 3/4 cup cotija cheese, 1/4 cup cilantro, bread crumbs, milk, cumin, chipotle, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Form mixture into about 20 walnut-sized balls.
2. 2 Heat a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) on Saute setting. Pour in oil. Saute red onion slices and jalapeno pepper until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add quinoa and stir. Pour in broth and 1/2 of the tomato sauce. Mix well. Add meatballs to the pot and pour remaining tomato sauce on top.
3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select medium pressure on Manual mode according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 8 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Serve meatballs over the stewed tomatoes and quinoa. Top with remaining cotija cheese and cilantro.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• avocado
• lime
• cilantro
• vegetable broth
• black pepper
• chili powder
• paprika
• cumin
• salt
• corn kernel
• fire-roasted diced tomato
• black bean
• garlic
• jalapeno pepper
• onion
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add oil, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Saute until onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Add black beans, tomatoes, and corn; mix well. Season with salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and black pepper. Add quinoa and toss until well combined. Pour in broth and mix.
2. 2 Close and lock the lid; set valve to the sealing position. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Open the pot and fluff quinoa using a fork. Add cilantro and lime juice. Stir in avocado.

By Misty Noelle

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• lime
• pepita
• avocado
• tomato
• black bean
• spinach
• romaine lettuce
• salt
• cilantro
• lime
• salt
• water
• olive oil
• tilapia
• garlic powder
• oregano
• cayenne pepper
• black pepper
• salt
• onion powder
• paprika

Instructions

1. 1 Make tilapia: Combine paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Rub about 1 tablespoon spice mixture on each side of both tilapia fillets, making sure to use up seasoning. Let fillets sit while preparing quinoa, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Make quinoa: Combine water, quinoa, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until quinoa absorbs all the liquid, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in lime zest, juice, and cilantro. Season with salt and set aside.
3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook tilapia fillets in hot oil until fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4. 4 Make bowl: Arrange romaine lettuce and spinach in 2 bowls. Divide tilapia, cooked quinoa, black beans, and tomato over lettuce and spinach. Top with avocado and pepitas. Serve each portion with a lime wedge.

By Raluca

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water and quinoa in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®); mix well. Close and lock the lid; set the pressure release valve to the sealing position. Press Steam button twice and set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

By Food Lover

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• cinnamon
• almond milk
• water
• brown sugar
• vanilla extract
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a saucepan over medium heat and measure in the quinoa. Season with cinnamon and cook until toasted, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Pour in the almond milk, water and vanilla and stir in the brown sugar and salt. Bring to a boil, then cook over low heat until the porridge is thick and grains are tender, about 25 minutes. Add more water if needed if the liquid has dried up before it finishes cooking. Stir occasionally, especially at the end, to prevent burning.

By Six Pack To Go

Ingredients

• ✓ quinoa
• water
• black bean
• corn kernel
• salsa
• avocado

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Mix black beans and corn kernels in a large bowl; add cooked quinoa and stir. Spoon quinoa mixture into 4 bowls; top each with salsa and avocado.

By Jen